India’s embassy in Saudi Arabia advised nationals to remain calm and vigilant, stay indoors during aerial attacks, and avoid sharing media about ongoing security incidents.
The reporting says the October 10 attack at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed Indian national Mohammed Yousef Ali and injured other Indian citizens.
One report says eleven others were injured, while another says several Indian nationals were hospitalized.
Indian airlines including Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air and others suspended or disrupted flights to Saudi Arabia, with some services paused until October 17.
The embassy and consular offices set up 24-hour control rooms and provided helpline and WhatsApp contact details for affected nationals and pilgrims.
Saudi authorities said they would waive overstay fines for visitors who could not leave because flights were unavailable.
The consulate in Jeddah issued a similar advisory for Umrah pilgrims.
One report says the funeral of Mohammed Yousef Ali was attended by India’s Ambassador on October 12.
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All of the reporting agrees that India urged its nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow official advice, stay alert, and avoid circulating videos or other media about the incident. The coverage also broadly agrees that the Riyadh airport attack caused Indian casualties and prompted flight disruptions and consular assistance.
Some details remain inconsistent across reports, including the number of injured Indian nationals and the exact scope of flight suspensions. The reporting also leaves open how long disruptions and related advisories will continue.
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The Hindu reports on the Indian Embassy's advisory instructing nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain calm, stay indoors during aerial attacks, and refrain from sharing media about ongoing security incidents. The report details the death of Mohammed Yousef Ali in the Riyadh airport attack, the status of injured Indian citizens, and widespread flight disruptions and suspensions by carriers like Air India and IndiGo. Additionally, the embassy noted that Saudi authorities will waive overstay fines for visitors unable to leave due to flight cancellations.
India Today reports that India issued an advisory for citizens in Saudi Arabia to stay vigilant following an attack in Riyadh that killed one Indian and injured eleven others. The article covers embassy directives to follow official channels, avoid sharing videos, and monitor flight statuses amid disruptions caused by Houthi attacks. Furthermore, the report provides helpline numbers and details regarding the consular assistance offered to affected Indian nationals and pilgrims.
Livemint reports that India has issued an advisory urging its nationals in Saudi Arabia to stay calm, remain vigilant, and avoid sharing videos following a deadly attack at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The October 10 attack resulted in the death of Indian national Mohammed Yousef Ali and injured several others, prompting flight suspensions by multiple Indian airlines. The embassy stated that Saudi authorities suspended operations at the Riyadh airport, and diplomatic officials are providing support to the injured citizens.
National Herald reports that the Indian mission in Saudi Arabia advised citizens to maintain vigilance and follow official instructions amid regional security developments. The publication outlines the casualties from the Riyadh airport incident, including the death of Mohammed Yousef Ali and the hospitalization of multiple Indian nationals. It also highlights travel advisories, flight suspensions by major Indian carriers, and the establishment of twenty-four-hour control rooms by both the embassy in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah.